Chapter Events - USAWOA Fort Lowell-Apache Chapter

Chapter Milestones

2016

15th Year Anniversary

Chapter President CW5R Vincent Baiocchetti proudly added the 15th Year streamer to the Chapter's flag staff, marking a decade and a half of dedicated service to the Tucson Army Warrant Officer community.

CW5R Vincent Baiocchetti adding 15th Year streamer

2011

10th Year Anniversary Celebration

The Chapter celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a special dinner featuring General John A. Wickham, Jr., former Chief of Staff of the Army, as the keynote speaker. During this event, new chapter officers were sworn in by General Wickham.

10th Anniversary Celebration

General John A. Wickham, Jr.

CW2(R) Dickinson presents CW5 certificate

General Wickham's Address

General Wickham spoke about his views of the Warrant Officer Corps and why we serve America. He discussed his approval of the CW5 grade creation and the establishment of the Aviation Branch and Special Forces. He also took questions on topics including Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Iran, and Pakistan.

2011

10th Year Streamer

10th Year streamer accepted by CW2(R) Curtis from the Western Regional Director.

CW5(Ret) Baiocchetti and CW3R Gill - 5th Anniversary

2006

5th Year Streamer

President CW5R Vincent Baiocchetti and Western Regional Director CW3(Ret) Joseph Gill celebrated the chapter's 5th anniversary, marking the successful establishment of the chapter in Southern Arizona.

CW5(Ret) Baiocchetti and CW3R Gill - 5th Anniversary

Officer Installations

2015

New Chapter Officers Installed

The Fort Lowell-Apache Chapter installed new officers at its meeting on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Mimi's Café in Tucson, Arizona.

2015 Officers:

President: CW5(Ret) Vincent Baiocchetti
Vice President: CW2(Ret) Craig Dowdney
Secretary: CW2(Ret) John Curtis
Treasurer: CW4(Ret) Harold Lindamood

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2015 Officer Installation at Mimi's Café

2012-2013

New Leadership Team

Newly elected officers took the helm to continue the chapter's mission of supporting Army Warrant Officers and JROTC programs.

2012-2013 Officers:

President: CW4(Ret) Harold Lindamood
Vice President: CW2(Ret) Craig Dowdney
Treasurer: CW2(Ret) Lance Dickinson
Secretary: CW2(Ret) John Curtis

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Newly Elected Officers 2012-2013

In Memoriam

Chapter Members who have passed

CW2 Robert R. Ozier, 23 Mar 2025 (88)
CW3 Ronald J. James, November 2022 (72)
CW2 Leonard L. Wilfong, July 3 2020 (92)
CW2 Gary M. Huggins, April 12 2019 (72)
CW4 Charles E. Hendricks, April 4 2019 (88)
CW3 Arthur L. Schmid, August 20 2017 (85)
CW5 Vincent A. Baiocchetti, June 22 2017 (80)
CW3 Edward C. Blankschen, October 14 2016 (72)
CW3 William J. Keller, January 21 2009 (75)

Chapter Events & History